SpikeyJp_68 Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 mtxl and mtxd would be my suggestion linked together and wideband connects to ecu Just looked at them, not a bad price really was expecting at least 200 per gauge. Will look at getting them Do they connect together In a similar sort of way to a defi link meter ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Yes and on laptop then you can see boost vs afr vs rpm log it etc etc. Also built in shift light Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpikeyJp_68 Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 Yes and on laptop then you can see boost vs afr vs rpm log it etc etc. Also built in shift lightSounds like a cool piece of kit. Will definitely look at investing And keep an eye on your pm's Colin if you wouldn't mind I might PM you with a couple of questions I might have in the near future. Also I'm very appreciative of the help you've given me so far as I'm sure a lot of other people are. Your a top bloke Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 lovely build mate. 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpikeyJp_68 Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 lovely build mate. 👍Cheers pal. Slowly getting there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza AuA Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Great build 😮 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpikeyJp_68 Posted January 4, 2017 Author Share Posted January 4, 2017 Great build 😮Cheers buddy hope to have a good update this weekend Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpikeyJp_68 Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) 6/16 valves are in. It's now the most sweared at object in the whole of Ireland. Doesn't help I ended up getting the wrong spring compressor. Need another oil seal for In#2 becuase I broke on. Making it 6 I've broke in total. Will get round to doing the bottom end this weekend aswell see can that annoy me some more Edited January 7, 2017 by SpikeyJp_68 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpikeyJp_68 Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 I stopped being a little bitch about it long enough to get it done and the head is pretty much complete. Fuel rail and injectors are on with new seals, inlet manifold is on along with the thermostat housing. Valves are all in now at this stage aswell. Tomorrow I'm going to start on the bottom end and hopefully, fingers crossed, you may see a complete FTE engine in this thread tomorrow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpikeyJp_68 Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 (edited) Tah-dah Edited January 15, 2017 by SpikeyJp_68 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 looking good joe bet it was fun shimming her Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpikeyJp_68 Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 looking good joe bet it was fun shimming her Haven't got round to that yet I did briefly check them and they seemed okay. Just need another check. Bearing clearances are all good though and rings are gapped which is the main thing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpikeyJp_68 Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 A few more pics I have Also, now I think of it, 40nm for the end caps isn't very tight at all, should I have used threadlock ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich-k Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Love the colour scheme on the engine dude Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpikeyJp_68 Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 Love the colour scheme on the engine dudeCheers buddy I might look at painting the head silver before it goes back in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollieh17 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 looks like block needs a paint Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpikeyJp_68 Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 looks like block needs a paintCould do with something maybe. Was half debating wether it's worth it or not being down low in the bay. Might get some vht paint and do it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpikeyJp_68 Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 Turbo kit mocked up. Just painting the head now. The rather large snail makes it hard to see the block.. Will be using an exedy organic clutchGot a full dash and engine loom aswell... I want to wrap it in fabric tape before putting it in to make it looks bit better. Strange I know but it makes sense to me whilst it's out. Everything going smoothly, I hope to have the engine in and running within 1 month 2 at the very most. Then I can start breaking it in and after that upto mondello racetrack we go Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Budnbass Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Looks good mate! Can't beat a freshly built engine! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpikeyJp_68 Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 Looks good mate! Can't beat a freshly built engine!Cheers buddy. They do look pretty good,keeping it clean is the problem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 did you figure out the 2 middle top mani nuts yet ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpikeyJp_68 Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 did you figure out the 2 middle top mani nuts yet ??Lost my exhaust manifold nuts unfortunately. I see what you mean though looks a really tight fit and will probably need shaving same as yours Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpikeyJp_68 Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 Okay so the engine and gearbox are in and its back on its wheels. Turbo was test fitted and thats all okay. Oil feed bits have been bought along with a return. In the process of getting fmic piping and hopefully then it should start up after i put the starter motor on that i forgot... Still need to install the half rad and sort out vacuum lines and a couple of plugs. Interiors a bit of a mess still.. still need to put in yhe rear loom to get the fuel pump to work. Anyways heres a few pics Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpikeyJp_68 Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Little bit more done today. Fuel return is sorted and charcoal cannister has been removed. Got some fmic piping on the way and black silicone piping to tidy it up a bit. Bought oil and coolant, still need to mount the half rad and get gearbox oil. Got some mobil1 10w-40 semi synth Starting to like the car again now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glanzadude Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 That msnifold looks great and same with the car Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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